Overview

• USC-led study shows a 43% decline in wild bee sightings in high pesticide use areas.
• Neonicotinoid and pyrethroid pesticides identified as major contributors to bee population decline.
• Researchers analyzed over 200,000 observations of 1,081 wild bee species across the contiguous US.
• Alternative pest control strategies, like integrated pest management, are recommended.
• Current ecological risk assessments may underestimate the impact of pesticides on wild bees.